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Godfather.
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Real Woman Appreciate it......?
I would love to read the Trains thought on this LOL !

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/02/24/women-appreciate-billboard-in-north-carolina-sparks-protest.html
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  • eddiec
    eddiec Posts: 3,963
    Godfather. said:

    Real Woman Appreciate it......?
    I would love to read the Trains thought on this LOL !

    http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/02/24/women-appreciate-billboard-in-north-carolina-sparks-protest.html

    You don't need to read the article, just read the comments at the bottom.
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    Fox news is a complete non-starter for me

    Fake news!
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    The great thing about a true relationship is it's never 100% on one.

    It's never 50/50 - it can't be; life doesn't allow it.

    A "real" person, man or woman, is there for their partner and vice versa. My husband and I lean on each other as needed, and bring strength (even money!) as needed.

    I appreciate him - fuck, I LOVE HIM - for who he is, not what he does, not what he earns.

    It's all about character and integrity...for me, at least.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    edited February 2017
    My old man had a job he hated. His was an only child who had very successful parents who died fairly early and he inherited a decent sum of money. That amount of money was not enough to stop working for the rest of his life and live off, but it was enough with my mom also being extremely successful in her own career that she loved to stop working and to do some nice things for his kids and family (buy cottages, a boat, travel, etc.). So he quit the job he hated and had no income with my mom being the primary annual income (provider) along with the inheritance.

    This allowed my dad to essentially do with his time as he wanted.

    He gave a shit load of his time to charity. He worked at a soup kitchen (as did I with him) on a weekly basis. he was incredibly involved with our church. He held a bi-weekly dinner for people in the community with HIV. He served on the board of my family's foundation (of which I am now on). Among many other things, including some random part time jobs that he enjoyed...aka selling ski trips to Colorado where he also gets to go skiing.

    He coached our teams. He was at every game, recital, match, etc. that we ever had.

    My mom had an opportunity to teach in New Zealand twice, so my dad not being held to a job, we were able to move to New Zealand to live for almost a year each time.

    Now all of this would not have happened had my mom not had a career she loved that brought in an annual income.

    My old mad died at 60 unexpectedly. If he had stayed in that job that he hated, just to make more money to "support" our family based on that bullshit out dated mantra, we would look back on his life very differently than we do today. He was a hell of a man and an awesome person who lived an insanely full life in 60 short years because he decided to go against those norms and do what the hell he wanted. Granted he was very fortunate (as am I) and I certainly understand this is not an option for a vast majority of people.

    That said, fuck that billboard.
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Cliffy6745 said:

    My old man had a job he hated. His was an only child who had very successful parents who died fairly early and he inherited a decent sum of money. That amount of money was not enough to stop working for the rest of his life and live off, but it was enough with my mom also being extremely successful in her own career that she loved to stop working and to do some nice things for his kids and family (buy cottages, a boat, travel, etc.). So he quit the job he hated and had no income with my mom being the primary annual income (provider) along with the inheritance.

    This allowed my dad to essentially do with his time as he wanted.

    He gave a shit load of his time to charity. He worked at a soup kitchen (as did I with him) on a weekly basis. he was incredibly involved with our church. He held a bi-weekly dinner for people in the community with HIV. He served on the board of my family's foundation (of which I am now on). Among many other things, including some random part time jobs that he enjoyed...aka selling ski trips to Colorado where he also gets to go skiing.

    He coached our teams. He was at every game, recital, match, etc. that we ever had.

    My mom had an opportunity to teach in New Zealand twice, so my dad not being held to a job, we were able to move to New Zealand to live for almost a year each time.

    Now all of this would not have happened had my mom not had a career she loved that brought in an annual income.

    My old mad died at 60 unexpectedly. If he had stayed in that job that he hated, just to make more money to "support" our family based on that bullshit out dated mantra, we would look back on his life very differently than we do today. He was a hell of a man and an awesome person who lived an insanely full life in 60 short years because he decided to go against those norms and do what the hell he wanted. Granted he was very fortunate (as am I) and I certainly understand this is not an option for a vast majority of people.

    That said, fuck that billboard.

    Sounds like your dad was an amazing human being, Cliffy.
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    oftenreading said:

    Cliffy6745 said:

    My old man had a job he hated. His was an only child who had very successful parents who died fairly early and he inherited a decent sum of money. That amount of money was not enough to stop working for the rest of his life and live off, but it was enough with my mom also being extremely successful in her own career that she loved to stop working and to do some nice things for his kids and family (buy cottages, a boat, travel, etc.). So he quit the job he hated and had no income with my mom being the primary annual income (provider) along with the inheritance.

    This allowed my dad to essentially do with his time as he wanted.

    He gave a shit load of his time to charity. He worked at a soup kitchen (as did I with him) on a weekly basis. he was incredibly involved with our church. He held a bi-weekly dinner for people in the community with HIV. He served on the board of my family's foundation (of which I am now on). Among many other things, including some random part time jobs that he enjoyed...aka selling ski trips to Colorado where he also gets to go skiing.

    He coached our teams. He was at every game, recital, match, etc. that we ever had.

    My mom had an opportunity to teach in New Zealand twice, so my dad not being held to a job, we were able to move to New Zealand to live for almost a year each time.

    Now all of this would not have happened had my mom not had a career she loved that brought in an annual income.

    My old mad died at 60 unexpectedly. If he had stayed in that job that he hated, just to make more money to "support" our family based on that bullshit out dated mantra, we would look back on his life very differently than we do today. He was a hell of a man and an awesome person who lived an insanely full life in 60 short years because he decided to go against those norms and do what the hell he wanted. Granted he was very fortunate (as am I) and I certainly understand this is not an option for a vast majority of people.

    That said, fuck that billboard.

    Sounds like your dad was an amazing human being, Cliffy.
    Yes, indeed, I'd like to think so. Thank you.

    I was bragging a bit but the point obviously is that he lived a much more full and rewarding life because he took advantage of an opportunity to go against these stereotype norms...

  • PP193448
    PP193448 Here Posts: 4,282
    edited February 2017
    Cliffy6745 said:

    My old man had a job he hated. His was an only child who had very successful parents who died fairly early and he inherited a decent sum of money. That amount of money was not enough to stop working for the rest of his life and live off, but it was enough with my mom also being extremely successful in her own career that she loved to stop working and to do some nice things for his kids and family (buy cottages, a boat, travel, etc.). So he quit the job he hated and had no income with my mom being the primary annual income (provider) along with the inheritance.

    This allowed my dad to essentially do with his time as he wanted.

    He gave a shit load of his time to charity. He worked at a soup kitchen (as did I with him) on a weekly basis. he was incredibly involved with our church. He held a bi-weekly dinner for people in the community with HIV. He served on the board of my family's foundation (of which I am now on). Among many other things, including some random part time jobs that he enjoyed...aka selling ski trips to Colorado where he also gets to go skiing.

    He coached our teams. He was at every game, recital, match, etc. that we ever had.

    My mom had an opportunity to teach in New Zealand twice, so my dad not being held to a job, we were able to move to New Zealand to live for almost a year each time.

    Now all of this would not have happened had my mom not had a career she loved that brought in an annual income.

    My old mad died at 60 unexpectedly. If he had stayed in that job that he hated, just to make more money to "support" our family based on that bullshit out dated mantra, we would look back on his life very differently than we do today. He was a hell of a man and an awesome person who lived an insanely full life in 60 short years because he decided to go against those norms and do what the hell he wanted. Granted he was very fortunate (as am I) and I certainly understand this is not an option for a vast majority of people.

    That said, fuck that billboard.

    Great positive story, Cliffy. Be proud of your old man, and brag about him as much as you want. The billboard should read Real Parents provide for their children, just as BOTH of your parents did, financially and emotionally.
    2006 Clev,Pitt; 2008 NY MSGx2; 2010 Columbus; 2012 Missoula; 2013 Phoenix,Vancouver,Seattle; 2014 Cincy; 2016 Lex, Wrigley 1&2; 2018 Wrigley 1&2; 2022 Louisville
  • Godfather.
    Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    hedonist said:

    The great thing about a true relationship is it's never 100% on one.

    It's never 50/50 - it can't be; life doesn't allow it.

    A "real" person, man or woman, is there for their partner and vice versa. My husband and I lean on each other as needed, and bring strength (even money!) as needed.

    I appreciate him - fuck, I LOVE HIM - for who he is, not what he does, not what he earns.

    It's all about character and integrity...for me, at least.

    you nailed it ! best reply !

  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    PP193448 said:

    Cliffy6745 said:

    My old man had a job he hated. His was an only child who had very successful parents who died fairly early and he inherited a decent sum of money. That amount of money was not enough to stop working for the rest of his life and live off, but it was enough with my mom also being extremely successful in her own career that she loved to stop working and to do some nice things for his kids and family (buy cottages, a boat, travel, etc.). So he quit the job he hated and had no income with my mom being the primary annual income (provider) along with the inheritance.

    This allowed my dad to essentially do with his time as he wanted.

    He gave a shit load of his time to charity. He worked at a soup kitchen (as did I with him) on a weekly basis. he was incredibly involved with our church. He held a bi-weekly dinner for people in the community with HIV. He served on the board of my family's foundation (of which I am now on). Among many other things, including some random part time jobs that he enjoyed...aka selling ski trips to Colorado where he also gets to go skiing.

    He coached our teams. He was at every game, recital, match, etc. that we ever had.

    My mom had an opportunity to teach in New Zealand twice, so my dad not being held to a job, we were able to move to New Zealand to live for almost a year each time.

    Now all of this would not have happened had my mom not had a career she loved that brought in an annual income.

    My old mad died at 60 unexpectedly. If he had stayed in that job that he hated, just to make more money to "support" our family based on that bullshit out dated mantra, we would look back on his life very differently than we do today. He was a hell of a man and an awesome person who lived an insanely full life in 60 short years because he decided to go against those norms and do what the hell he wanted. Granted he was very fortunate (as am I) and I certainly understand this is not an option for a vast majority of people.

    That said, fuck that billboard.

    Great positive story, Cliffy. Be proud of your old man, and brag about him as much as you want. The billboard should read Real Parents provide for their children, just as BOTH of your parents did, financially and emotionally.
    Thank you. No doubt. Completely agreed.
  • CM189191
    CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    edited February 2017
    Godfather. said:

    Real Woman Appreciate it......?
    I would love to read the Trains thought on this LOL !

    http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/02/24/women-appreciate-billboard-in-north-carolina-sparks-protest.html

    Sounds like the men of NC are feeling a little emasculated for losing their jobs and letting their womenfolk out of the kitchen.

    They better get used to it.
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Cliffy - though our dads were vastly different (yet very similar) in ways, your post reminded me of mine.

    Thank you for....hell, just thank you :)
  • tweedyfanjen
    tweedyfanjen Posts: 881
    If I'm single then who am I supposed to appreciate?
    I'm through with screaming
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    hedonist said:

    Cliffy - though our dads were vastly different (yet very similar) in ways, your post reminded me of mine.

    Thank you for....hell, just thank you :)

    Reflection is good. That felt good. Glad it brought back some good memories!
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    tweedyfanjen said:

    If I'm single then who am I supposed to appreciate?

    Real men. Don't ya know?
  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    tweedyfanjen said:

    If I'm single then who am I supposed to appreciate?

    Left or right hand.

    For many reasons.
  • tweedyfanjen
    tweedyfanjen Posts: 881
    Cliffy6745 said:

    tweedyfanjen said:

    If I'm single then who am I supposed to appreciate?

    Real men. Don't ya know?
    I don't know any apparently.
    I'm through with screaming
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,517
    tweedyfanjen said:

    Cliffy6745 said:

    tweedyfanjen said:

    If I'm single then who am I supposed to appreciate?

    Real men. Don't ya know?
    I don't know any apparently.
    Wait. ...aren't all male PJ fans "real men"?
  • Godfather.
    Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    tweedyfanjen said:

    If I'm single then who am I supposed to appreciate?

    anybody who has been an influence in your life ?

  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Goddam, when I saw the billboard I started hearing banjos playing. Bunch of hillbillies. Anyway, I love Hedo's post, and Cliffy's story.
    My billboard would read "Real people appreciate real people."
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • tweedyfanjen
    tweedyfanjen Posts: 881
    Bentleyspop said:

    tweedyfanjen said:

    Cliffy6745 said:

    tweedyfanjen said:

    If I'm single then who am I supposed to appreciate?

    Real men. Don't ya know?
    I don't know any apparently.
    Wait. ...aren't all male PJ fans "real men"?
    Can't really speak for male PJ fans. I only know one in real life.
    I'm through with screaming

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